While you hang there, gravity efficiently aligns your head, torso and pelvis.
Keep that chin up: Direct your eyes forward rather than looking down at the ground.
Instead, keep your shoulders relaxed and swing your arms up to your chest and down to your hip.
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All momentum should propel you forward.
Heel strikers jam themselves into the ground, risking lower-back problems.
Landing on your toes puts excess strain on your calf muscles.
To achieve this alignment, lean forward ever so slightly, about 2 to 3 degrees.
You’ll get a more fluid motion.
Relax fists
This tip is Goucher’s favorite from her high school coach: Keep hands loose.
Imagine lightly holding a piece of paper between your thumb and second finger.
Clenching your fists causes your muscles to contract, squandering energy.
